Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Location: Barnsley Salary: Up to £25,000 basic (dependent on experience) + uncapped commission Job Type:Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

Looking to kick-start a career in recruitment? We're on the hunt for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our Barnsley team. No recruitment experience? No problem — we'll give you full training, support, and a clear path to becoming a top-billing consultant. All we ask is that you bring the drive, energy, and personality.

This is an ideal opportunity for a confident communicator - perhaps with a background in sales, customer service, or another target-driven environment - who's looking for a career with real earning potential and progression.

What You'll Be Doing

Learning the full 360 recruitment process: sourcing, screening, and placing candidates
Making outbound calls to build relationships with new and existing clients
Advertising vacancies and headhunting suitable candidates
Interviewing and shortlisting candidates for live roles
Building your own desk and client base with support from experienced consultants
Working towards personal and team targets
Learning the ropes of negotiation, offer management, and closing deals
What We're Looking For

Confident, articulate, and personable -  you'll be on the phone a lot
Competitive, resilient, and money-motivated
A strong work ethic and genuine desire to build a career, not just take a job
Previous experience in sales, retail, hospitality, or customer service is a big plus (but not essential)
Coachable — happy to take on feedback and put training into practice
Organised, with good attention to detail
What's In It For You

Basic salary of up to £25,000, depending on experience
Full training programme with ongoing mentoring and support
Clear, fast-tracked progression into a full 360 consultant role
Modern office based in Barnsley with free on-site parking
Regular incentives, team socials, and rewards for top performers
A fun, supportive, and ambitious team culture
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed